Paul Benneworth passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Tuesday 12 May. Paul had been an associate of PASCAL and an internationally renowned writer on universities and their engagement with place, amongst many other topics. His passing at the young age of 46 is a tragic loss to his wife Leanne, two young children, and their family, but also to an international network of researchers who have benefitted from Paul’s deep scholarship, sharp mind and most importantly his generosity of spirit.